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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

5

Representatives to support Firemen's Fund increase

Bristol officials press for an increase of 6500 to the Firemen's Relief Fund, arguing the current 3500 appropriation is exhausted. The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company pushed for Fred Guevremont's reappointment to the board of fire engineers and endorsed Harry R. Gray. The Defiance Engine and Hose Company approved a ping-pong tournament and a summer baseball plan in the Bristol Twilight League.

Bristol General Assembly Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company House State Firemen’s Relief Fund State Firemen’s’ League William J. Rinaldi Ever Ready Company Fred Guevremont Fire Engineers Defiance Engine and Hose Company Champ” Oliver Harry R. Gray Board of Fire Engineers Hydraulicrg

Netopian Society Hosts Hobby Display in Guneral House

The Netopian Society showcased a wide hobby exhibit with needlework jewelry and model boats including a Queen Mary crafted by Harry Bullock Jr and boats carved by Benjamin Dorstrom. Priscilla Denby Syalaeren loaned dolls representing many countries while Miss Jean Mullard displayed a marionette wardrobe.

Netopian Society Guneral House Harry Bullock Jr Benjamin Dorstrom Olive C Peckham Stewards The Rainbow Endeavor Benjamin Peckham Carnerstone Trinity Chiron Priscila Denby Syalaeren Jean Mullard Reginald Dimond Eileen M Pierce Rosa Fasano Margaret Brogan Frederick M Palmer Samuel

Saint Rita Society completes supper and play night

At a St Rita Society meeting for Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church a supper and Saint Patrick themed play Irish Foes were completed. Participants included Misses Josephine Russo Luc Massano Caroline Squatrito and Anna Carmone and a whist game plus refreshments were offered.

Abe St Rita Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Saint Patricks Josephine Russo J Ucy Massano Caroline Squatrito Anna Carmone

Movie Queen films shown at Bristol PTA meeting

Bristol Parent- Teachers' Association met in Reynolds School auditorium where motion pictures from Motion Picture asc were shown by Carl Carlson of Colt Memorial high school. Eleanor Foss of Providence spoke on The Parent and the Adolescent Child. Mrs. Earl Sturdevant presented her. A Bristol Rotary Club letter thanked the group for a $25 donation to the junior high band uniform fund. Mrs. Harry Town served as secretary.

Asc Bristol Parent- Teachers’ Association Reynolds Shool Carl Carlson Colt Memorial High School Eleanor Foss Providence The Welfare League of Rhode Island

Dinner for harness horsemen set March 8 at Hotel Warren

Fred Perkins leads a local committee arranging a dinner for harness horsemen to be tendered on March 8 at the Hotel Warren. The notice names Perkins as organizer and specifies the event location.

Fred Perkins Hotel Warren

St Rita's Group Plans Spaghetti Supper

The St Rita's Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church plans a spaghetti supper on March 9 in Parish Hall on Congregational Street. Co chairmen Miss Squatrito and Miss Mary Turillo head the arrangements committee with members Anna Camera Lucy Massano Josephine Russo Beatrice Riccio Catherine Camera Mary Florenzano Anna Spaghetti Emily Monti Tucy Murgo and Anna Matrone ex officio.

St. Rita’s Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Congregational Street Miss Squatrito Mary Turillo Anna Camera Lucy Massano Josephine Russo Beatrice Riccio Catherine Camera Mary Florenzano Anna Spaghetti Emily Monti Tucy Murgo Anna Matrone

Barrington Planning Board Advocates Cost Free Civic foresight

Earle F. Prout of the Barrington Town Planning Board told Rotary Club members that a planning board helps future growth by studying population trends and acquiring land at low costs for schools and fire stations. He noted boards cost little, serve without pay, and advise rather than legislate, with advice often followed.

Earle F. Prout Barrington Town Planning Board Rotary Clubs Y.mca Prout Barrington Board

Editors Send Back Storied Mail In Bitter Tone

The editor describes receiving a harsh unsigned letter in the morning mail. The note criticizes a section of his anatomy with profanity and threats, but the paper withholds publication without a definite author. The piece reflects editorial caution in printing anonymous correspondence.

Morning Mail Iit

Police Continue Hunt for Garage Thieves After Stolen Car Found

Bristol police persist in tracking the thief or thieves who raided Antonio DePonte’s 972 Hope Street garage early Tuesday. The stolen car was later found abandoned just over the state line at South Attleboro. Substance taken included money merchandise and nine gallons of oil. Fingerprints from the abandoned vehicle will be compared with state files.

State Line South Attleboro Bristol Antonio DePonte Hope Street Anthony J. Ferrara State Bureau of Criminal Identification

Two Bristol Manufacturers League Games on Tap Tonight

The Bristol Manufacturers League hosts two games at the new Andrews Memorial gym. U S Rubber Colsive Will Meet the Coins Aik man Corp. dueled by Carr Manufacturing Co. against Bristol Manufacturing Co. The Carr team eyes second half honors while Bristol Mfg Co. leads the second half race. Tony Gomes may extend to Boston during the period with Charles West stepping in for U S squad. First game starts at 8 00 p m.

Bristol Manufacturers Andrews Memorial Gymnasium U. S Coins Aikman Corp Carr Manufacturing Co Bristol Manufacturing Co Millmen Carr Mfg Co Bristol Mfg Co Tony Gomes Carr Aestostate Boston Charles West Caradoza

Friswell Elected Bristol County Safety Council Head

Stanley E. Friswell chaired the Bristol Division and was elected chairman of the Bristol County Safety Council at the annual meeting in Warren. Michael W. Pasquarelli was re elected secretary treasurer. Raymond J. Robertson was named chairman of the Bristol Division. The group will meet March 24 to launch their spring and winter program.

Stanley E. Friswell Bristol Bristol County Safety Council Fifth District Court Room Warren Michael W. Pasquarelli Raymond J. Robertson Friswell

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